Location & Surroundings
Kalume-Kamwe is a settlement in Kasai, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 718 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tshikapa, 84 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 735 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tshikapa Airport, 84 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 33' 42" S, 21° 32' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 718 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,178 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:00
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kalume-Kamwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalume-Kamwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (288 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 30.0 | 1.0 | 288 | 47 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 306 | 78 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 208.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.6 | 281 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 0.7 | 236 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 1.67 / 1.92 | 61 | 27.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 0.9 | 229 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 565.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 146 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 2.83 / 2.83 | 93 | 267.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 8 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 1.80 / 4.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 283 | 92 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.51 | 84 | 25.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 1.6 | 294 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.08 | 100 | 499.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 356 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 2.22 / 3.30 | 94 | 195.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 172 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 5.66 / 8.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 188 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 98 | 17.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.4 | 0.6 | 162 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 784.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalume-Kamwe?
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 565 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalume-Kamwe today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kalume-Kamwe?
Local time is 01:00. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalume-Kamwe?
Kalume-Kamwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalume-Kamwe?
DEM 718 m.
Where is Kalume-Kamwe located?
It is at -6.56153, 21.54174 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalume-Kamwe in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.